admission

The Museum School

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Admission Deadlines

Feb. 1-15, 2013
Open enrollment for the attendance zone
Student applications must be delivered or mailed by Feb. 15 to 923 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030. Applications must be accompanied by a copy of the child’s birth certificate, a copy of the child’s social security card, a copy of the parent’s photo ID and two documents proving residency within the attendance zone. Proof of residency may be established with a lease, deed or mortgage; one of these documents must accompany the application. In addition, a second document proving residency must accompany the application; this can include a current utility statement, such as electric, water or gas.

Feb. 19, 2013
Public Admissions Lottery
If The Museum School receives more student applications than available spots for any grade level or program, the school will conduct a public lottery using a random selection process. The Museum School complies with federal and state requirements regarding enrollment practices and lottery procedures. View our Lottery Policy and Procedures.

Feb. 19, 2013
Admission notification
The Museum School will provide official notification to the families of qualifying students with admission offers. Admission is based solely on residency and age requirements.

March 6, 2013
Notify school of intent to register
Families of students receiving admission offers have 15 days from the lottery date to (1) notify the school of their intent by submitting the Intent to Enroll form and (2) submit supporting documentation. Should a student or family decline admission or fail to respond within 15 days, that student will be removed from the roster and the slot will be offered to the first student of that grade level on the wait list until all slots have been filled.